Falling Behind: Struggling with Stress and Self-Doubt
The story
I'm about to choke. It's 4:20 am right now. I'm doing homework for tomorrow and some assigments i had to turn in ages ago. I'm trying to take my mind off things because i swear i'm so close to throwing up. I'm too scared to sleep. I'm so scared of what tomorrow will be like. There are so many tests coming up all at once, and my grades are only getting worse. I'm ruining everything i've worked for and now i feel like a failure. Two years ago i was actually doing well. i though things were getting better, that i was making progress but i ruined everything. I'm trying to be better. More productive, more polite, more present, more responsible, smarter, nicer, Better. But i can't. I keep on failing. I keep on messing up. And i'm so tired. I'm always so tired recently. It's so hard to do anything. Even things i used to love doing now feel like a chore. I'm stuck. I feel like a i'm falling behind while everyone else Is moving foward and i don't know what to do.
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hey, I totally feel you on this. being overwhelmed and stressed is something I've experienced more times than I can count; during my college years, I remember staying up all night just trying to finish assignments while feeling like I was on a downward spiral. it's tough when everything seems to pile up at once and you’re trying hard to keep up. I think it's so relatable to feel like everyone else is moving forward while you're stuck in place. it's like being in quicksand, where the harder you try to climb out, the more you sink. it's okay to feel tired and burned out, especially when juggling so much at once. we're often our own harshest critics, so try to give yourself some grace. remember, it's not about being perfect but about making progress. hang in there, and take things one step at a time; you'll get through this 💪.
Yeah, I hear you. It’s like you’re swimming against the tide with all this academic pressure, and honestly, who hasn’t been there? It’s ridiculous how everything just hits you all at once—kinda like a torrent.
Surprising, considering it’s supposedly all about 'holistic education,' right? 😂 I get that you’re feeling like everything’s spiraling downwards. It’s as if you’re stuck in an academic purgatory—two years ago, you were thriving, and now it’s all falling apart.
Isn’t it ironic when they say 'knowledge empowers you,' but it feels more like a burden with each passing test or assignment? You’re just layering on more stress rather than insight. Ever wonder if this whole system is built just to push students to their limits? ‘Cause it sure feels like that.
Hope you find some way to manage this storm of deadlines. Seriously, the expectation for constant excellence is flawed. Hoping for a way out of this chaotic cycle of stress and exhaustion—without completely burning out—‘cause that’s where this path seems to lead.
yeah, i get it, your situation sounds pretty overwhelming. the never-ending cycle of assignments and tests can be utterly exhausting. it's like you're trapped in an endless loop of academic obligations, and just when you think you've caught up, there's more piling on. sure, it's good to strive for improvement and growth, but pushing relentlessly can backfire. the reality of educational systems is that they often celebrate performance over learning; so no wonder you're feeling like you're falling behind. when you mentioned feeling like a failure, it reminded me of how society places so much emphasis on success that it sidelines mental wellness. while you’re not wrong about the pressure, keep in mind that learning includes stumbling and making mistakes too. sometimes the expectation to be flawless and constantly productive can be the real culprit. it's crucial to find a balance, or else the burnout risk is way too high, considering that "education is not preparation for life; education is life itself".
remember, you're not alone in the struggle, and this pressure isn't always a fair reflection of your abilities.